# Winsome Wood Grain Handbags The Woodum Tote Shou Flaunts an Exquisite and Unexpected Texture By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodum-tote-shou References: [playwho](http://playwho.com/12546/woodum-tote-shou-wooden-bag) & [shop.gestalten](http://shop.gestalten.com/woodum-tote-shou.html) Fabric, animal hide or the occasional straw weave are what commonly makeup [women's purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-onigiri-purse), but this is not what you get with the Woodum Tote Shou from Japan. The accessory is alluring for its unconventionality, but even more so for the rich aesthetic and touchable qualities of its external surfaces. It isn't simply that an organic woodgrain pattern has been imprinted on acrylic material, designer Takumi Shimamura actually used timber to construct these handsome handbags. Super slim [wooden sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-jacket) have been gently warped into these shapes and covered with resin for strength and protection. A fine brown thread has stitched the walnut or zebra wood to a [lining of leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilaasa-lifestyle). The Gestalten Woodum Tote Shou has a generous interior for carrying many items, including cellphones and keys in the small zippered pocket. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Organic Material Accessories:** Designers should explore using unconventional materials like wood to bring an organic touch to fashion and accessories. - **Natural Texture in Fashion:** Incorporating natural textures like woodgrain can add depth and intrigue to fashion items. - **Sustainable Handbags:** Using eco-friendly materials like wood can help create sustainable fashion items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Innovative materials and textures like woodgrain can bring a fresh look to purses, hats, and other fashion accessories. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Incorporating eco-friendly materials like woodgrain can help create a more sustainable fashion industry. - **Woodworking:** Opportunities exist for woodworking craftsmen to create unique items like wooden handbags. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Structured Leather Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-suede-shoulder-bag.md) - [Compact Bamboo Tote Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filament-collection.md) - [Genuine Leather Fashion Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carry-bag.md) - [Woven Statement Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee1.md) - [Sculpted Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-groove.md) - [Wood-Created Progressive Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-jacket.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Stylish Poppy-Inspired Cooler Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppy-collection.md)